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    World Cup - England player ratings: Baines makes case

    Player ratings from England’s 8-0 thumping of San Marino, as Leighton Baines makes a good case to be number one left-back.

    GK: Joe Hart - 6

    Hart had little to do as San Marino failed to muster a shot on target. He was responsible for a small error with a weak kick, but will surely be tested in Montenegro on Tuesday.

    RB: Kyle Walker - 7

    A constant attacking threat, he created one goal and was involved in another. Defensively not hugely tested but used his pace to cover when San Marino did counter.

    LB: Leighton Baines - 8

    An impressive presence as he operated more as a wing-back, Baines constantly found space down the right, got a couple of assists and put in some dangerous set pieces. Better going forward than Ashley Cole, and could have earned himself a start on Tuesday.

    DC: Joleon Lescott - 6

    Performed capably enough although hardly had any work to do. Was not his usual threat at set pieces, getting his connections wrong, but that's not his job.

    DC: Chris Smalling - 6

    Like Lescott and Hart, had little to do but looked composed enough and should start against Montenegro.

    MC: Tom Cleverley - 6

    Was effective in his distribution but did not have that great an impact relative to the opposition. His match ended early, taken off as a precautionary measure after being fouled.

    MC: Frank Lampard - 7

    Named captain in the absence of Steven Gerrard, the veteran midfielder always seemed to be in the thick of the action and scored with a cool low finish, his 28th for England. Still an important player for his country.

    MR: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 7

    A lively presence, the young Arsenal winger capably covered for his injured club team-mate Theo Walcott, scoring and getting an assist. Decision making poor at times, but technically and physically very good.

    ML: Ashley Young - 8

    Scored the goal of the game with a finish even Iker Casillas would have struggled to keep out. Dovetailed well with Baines, got an assist in addition to his goal and will surely start on Tuesday.

    FC: Jermain Defoe - 8

    Should have got a hat-trick, missing two late chances, but scored twice anyway and always looks good against weaker opposition. Likely to be used from the bench on Tuesday.

    FC: Wayne Rooney - 7

    Sat deeper behind Defoe, scoring a well-taken free-kick and helping Lampard score with a cool step-over. Also involved in Defoe's first goal, the Manchester United star will need to keep cool against Montenegro.

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    Daniel Sturridge - 7

    Missed a sitter just after coming on but made up for it by heading in a similar effort. Always lively and will be pleased to have got off the mark for England.

    Leon Osman - 6

    Came on with Sturridge but did not have much of an impact. Decent distribution but mis-hit his one opportunity well off target.

    Scott Parker - 6

    Gave away a few free-kicks but was brought on just to rest Lampard's legs. Will have a great impact against better opposition.

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